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Posted by Montreal Environment in Biodiversity, Climate Change, Consumer Life on 23. Jul, 2011 | No Comments
FRAGILE: new eco-exhibition at Eaton Centre
Plastic ice-cream buckets, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes, plastic water bottles, coat hangers, and pop cans have transformed the Montreal Eaton Centre into a unique ecosystem this summer. The brain child of Montreal street artist Roadsworth and collaborator Brian Armstrong, this innovative eco-exhibition invite the public to think differently about their
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Posted by Montreal Environment in Biodiversity, Climate Change, Sustainability on 25. Jun, 2011 | No Comments
Commission for Environmental Cooperation launches new grant program
On June 22 the Council of environment ministers from Canada, Mexico and the United States concluded their meeting in Montreal. The cooperative work program for 2011-12 sets out the main priorities, including: promoting healthy communities and ecosystems; addressing climate change by moving to a low-carbon economy; and working with partners
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Posted by Montreal Environment in Aboriginal, Biodiversity, Consumer Life, Energy, Montreal, Resource Development, Sustainability on 15. May, 2011 | No Comments
Charest launches the Plan Nord
This week, the first 5-year action plan of the Plan Nord was made public in Levis, Quebec. Unsurprisingly, it has been both applauded and booed depending on the audience. After more than 60 meetings since the first version came online on November 6, 2009, the new policy document provides some
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tagged: canada, EIA, environmental impact assessment, europe, gabriel resources, mining, romaina, rosia montanaNo Comments
Canadian mining company faces opposition…again
Posted by Montreal Environment in Mining
Headquartered in Toronto, Gabriel Resources Ltd. holds 80% interest in a joint gold mine project with the Romanian government, known as Rosia Montana. The proposed project envisions the largest open cast cyanide gold mine in Europe, a $638 million investment for 10.1 million ounces of gold and 47.6 million ounces
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Rupert River may yet have a chance
Posted by Montreal Environment in Aboriginal, Biodiversity, Energy
The ‘inauguration’ of the EM1A Rupert River Diversion Project held on January 11 diverges from the established federal environmental assessment process as set out in the Environmental Impact Assessment Act. The federal permits have not been released as of yet and therefore by starting the construction of the EM1A Rupert
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Canadian mining company faces opposition in Alaska
Posted by Montreal Environment in Mining
Northern Dynasty Minerals, a Canadian company based in Vancouver, BC. is proposing to build one of the world’s largest copper and gold mine in Alaska. The claim covers two adjacent areas, Pebble West and Pebble East, in what is know as the Pebble Mine. Pebble West would be the largest
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Jan
Ambroise is out…sort of’
Posted by Montreal Environment in Biodiversity, Climate Change
Cabinet Shuffle This morning Rona Ambroise was shuffled out of her environment portfolio to intergovernmental affairs post. Her shaky start as Environment Minister has brought much criticism to the Harper government and their handling of environment issues in Canada. With the new Liberal leader, Stephane Dion as the new “champion
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Jean Charest caught by surprize
Posted by Montreal Environment in Aboriginal, Energy
“Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” – Albert Einstein The saga of the Hydro Quebec’s Rupert Diversion project, in the James Bay, is continuing while the authorization by the provincial and federal authorities is expected to follow the Review Panels’ recommendations, slated to become public in October 2006. After
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Canada Environment Week
Posted by Montreal Environment in Biodiversity, Climate Change
Maybe not many knew that June 4 to 10 was Canada Environment Week (coinciding with World Environment Day on June 5th). Since 1972, we have been celebrating our achievements in promoting a healthier environment. This year’s theme was Taking Action for Our Environment. Although the Harper government hasn’t been taking
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